KCA Annual Conference 2025
14-16 October, Adelaide, SA

Workshops

Workshop Only Registrations

Pre-Conference Workshop - Full Day

Unlock the Power of AI for Knowledge Exchange & Technology Transfer Professionals

When: Tuesday 14th October, 10am - 5:00pm
Where: The Gallery Room, National Wine Centre
Registration: Select to attend when completing your Conference registration.

Unlock GenAI Mastery for Research Commercialisation! 

Tired of AI experiments with no clear results? Join our full-day workshop on October 14th, 2025, in Adelaide designed specifically for Knowledge Exchange and Technology Transfer professionals who want to harness GenAI effectively and confidently. 

 Based on KCA's 2025 AI Survey, this workshop will equip you with immediate impact skills like prompt engineering mastery, platform proficiency (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude), and ready-to-use examples. Learn to implement simple governance frameworks and discover strategic applications for market analysis, partner identification, and more. 

CE points to be advised.


Post-Conference Workshop

Harnessing LinkedIn as a Communication and Professional Tool Presented by Campus

When: Friday 17th October, 8:30am - 1pm
Where: The Vines Room, National Wine Centre
Registration: Select to attend as part of your conference registration.

Want to supercharge your or your organisation’s impact through LinkedIn? This hands-on 3-hour workshop will give you the expert insight and practice to supercharge your profile, engagement, and impact on LinkedIn. Breaking down the components of a LinkedIn profile, you will be guided through case studies and industry best practice to improve your profile, increase your connections and find and secure partners, staff and collaborators to support your projects and career.

CE points to be advised.


Investor Ready: Navigating the Funding Landscape

When: Friday 17th October, 8:30am - 1pm
Where: The Gallery Room, National Wine Centre
Registration: Select to attend as part of your conference registration.

Is Your Venture Investor Ready? Master the Art of Fundraising! 

Join our intensive half-day course, 'Investor Ready: Navigating the Funding Landscape,' designed to transform your approach to securing investment for your venture. 

You'll gain a foundational understanding of investor expectations, strategic preparation, and effective engagement techniques... 

You will learn to: 

  • Decode the Investor Ecosystem: Understand different investor types, stages of funding, and key platforms to assist you find investment. 

  • Think Like an Investor: Discover what truly drives their decisions, from metrics to the strength of your team and a compelling exit strategy. 

  • Prepare for Due Diligence: Get your venture's 'data room' ready and learn to attract interest using proven tools and frameworks. 

  • Master the Pitch: Craft and deliver impactful presentations tailored for investor type, including insights from real-world examples. 

  • Gain Real-World Insights: Benefit from a live Investor/Founder Q&A panel and explore next steps for post-pitch activities. 

Equip yourself with the knowledge to strategically approach fundraising and effectively tell your story, while balancing the expectations of university stakeholders, academic founders, and potential investors. 

 (RTTP accreditation pending. CEP TBD, est 4) 



Contact:

KCA Professional Conference Organiser
P: 02 9431 8600
E: conference@techtransfer.org.au

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